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U.S. Volleyball Players Launch Youth Sports Diplomacy Program in Vietnam Twenty-five female high school volleyball players and coaches from the United States kicked off a U.S. Department of State sports exchange program in Vietnam on July 10 as part of a …

Growers, tyre companies at odds over port waivers for natural rubber

Rubber growers, bogged down by poor price realisation, are agitated over the Centre easing port restrictions for NR (natural rubber) imports under AAS (Advanced Authorisation Scheme of imports for exports). Rubber growers, bogged down by poor price …

Japan to invest in Kazakhstan’s urban transport, nuclear energy, water supply

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Japan will implement seven joint projects, including in the areas of nuclear energy, transport and water supply, worth approximately $2 billion, Kazakh Minister for Investments and Development Zhenis Kassymbek announced at a June …

Maxxis Tyres launches first Indian plant, to invest ₹2,640 cr

Maxxis Rubber India, a unit of Taiwan-based Maxxis Group, on Wednesday launched its first manufacturing plant at Sanand, Gujarat with an investment of around ₹2,640 crore. Of the entire investment of $400 million (around ₹2,640 crore), the company has …

Rubber imports: Planters decry easier port entry norms

The Centre has eased port restrictions for rubber imports under the Advanced Authorisation Scheme (imports for export), wherein the entry ports designated earlier were only Nava Sheva (Mumbai) and Chennai. Though the tyre industry hailed the decision, …

Macau GP | Racers showcase football skills in lead up to the racing weekend

Home | Headlines | Macau GP | Racers showcase football skills in lead up to the racing weekend Lucas di Grassi kicks the ball A group of racers from four different categories (including GT, WTCC, Motorcycle and F3) met a group of students from Macau …

Florent Menegaux to succeed Jean-Dominique Senard as Michelin CEO

2/9/2018 Updated 2/9/2018 Comments Email Print Photo by Michelin Michelin's board of directors is recommending Florent Menegaux (right) to succeed Jean-Dominique Senard (left) as CEO in 2019. CLERMONT-FERRAND, France—Michelin's …

China's leverage over 'Rocket Man' is key to avoiding nuclear war in East Asia

U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un are playing a dangerous game of brinkmanship while also trading personal insults. Most recently, Trump blasted the “Rocket Man” in his inaugural speech to the United Nations, promising to “ …

Overview: An alternative look at F1 2017

9:08 – In a 20-event season, there are several unexpected moments, humorous asides, and some sub-plots that simply get forgotten. GPUpdate.net takes a look back at some of those in 2017. Is this the way to Maranello? Ferrari's engine glitches would …

Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals 2017 Global Market Growth, Opportunities and Analysis, Forecast To 2022

Market Analysis Research Report on “Global Automotive Aftermarket Appearance Chemicals Market 2017 Industry Growth, Size, Trends, Share, Opportunities and Forecast to 2022” to their research database. Pune, India - December 11, 2017 /MarketersMedia…

Michelin acquires 40pct of Robert Parker

French tire company Michelin has finalized the acquisition of a 40 percent interest in Robert Parker Wine Advocate and RobertParker.com, one of the top independent consumer guide publications on wine. In a statement posted to the NASDAQ stock exchange, …

Pick-up stuck after drunk Phuket man drives onto beach

Phuket Gazette - January 23, 2017 | 11:55 AM PHUKET: Rescue workers spent more than seven hours freeing a pick-up truck from the sands of Bang Tao Beach yesterday morning. The owner of the Isuzu pick-up, Supot Muthina, 32, reported his predicament to …

MP promises separate industrial enclave for South East Asian countries

Madhya Pradesh will showcase a proposal for creating a separate industrial enclave for potential investors from South East Asian countries during the forthcoming Global Investors Summit to be hosted by government in Indore on 22-23 of this month. After a …

Dubai auto parts, accessories trade tops $10bn in 2017

Dubai’s trade for auto parts and accessories was valued at Dh39.9 billion ($10.8 billion) in 2017, as against Dh38.7 billion during the previous year, marking an increase of three per cent, according to figures released by Dubai Customs. Imports of tyres, …

Road Rage: Teen shoots at truck in Phuket Town

Phuket Gazette - September 26, 2016 | 01:08 PM PHUKET: A teenage motorcyclist was arrested on Saturday evening for shooting at a 6-wheeled truck in the heart of Phuket Town. The 18-year old reportedly shot at one of the truck's wheels in anger after, …

Assessment of the South East Asia Rubber Market

NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Executive Summary The global market is currently in its fourth year of surplus of natural rubber. The excess supply situation has caused stocks to pile high and prices are falling steadily. It is expected …

Report: Tire market in India set to grow through 2022

6/14/2017 Updated 6/14/2017 Comments Email Print By Rubber & Plastics News Staff NOIDA, India—The tire market in India is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of more than 9 percent between 2017-22, according to a new …

Island View: Going over to the dark side

Phuket Gazette - August 30, 2016 | 07:00 AM PHUKET: After about a year and a half of living in Phuket, I have finally taken the leap and upgraded from a scooter to a loud, notorious ‘big bike’. Cruising on my new ride, with an ear to ear grin plastered on …

Meth dealer pulls grenade on Krabi police

Phuket Gazette - August 27, 2016 | 12:31 PM KRABI: A Krabi drug dealer was shot dead last night after a police task force cornered him and he attempted to throw a grenade at the officers. The suspect, who was the target last night’s joint task force raid …

Quality Resolution Systems, LLC Announces Plans for Automotive Manufacturing Training Facility

Detroit Manufacturer Training Facility to provide employees at Ford, FCA, and GM the leverage and added competence needed to succeed DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quality Resolution Systems, LLC, a Detroit, …

Front-Row Start for Dixon, Honda at Toronto

Scott Dixon qualifies second for Sunday's Honda Indy Toronto Alexander Rossi, Ryan Hunter-Reay also advance to final qualifying round Sporadic rain, changing track conditions challenge teams and drivers Sporadic light rain showers and the resulting …

70 years of Porsche sports cars celebrated at Goodwood Festival of Speed

International Automotive Quality Expert Eduardo Correa becomes Member of American Society for Quality (ASQ)

Quality Management Expert Eduardo Cassano Correa to soon join expert team at automotive parts manufacturer ALUPRESS in South Carolina. ALUPRESS AG (N/A:N/A) LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Dixon, Sato Head Honda Attack in Practice at Toronto

Scott Dixon dominates practice, leads both sessions for Honda Takuma Sato ends day second quickest Honda drivers, teams claim top five positions for the day Scott Dixon headed the time charts in both practice sessions today in preparation for Sunday's …

Celaya Plant Flooding and Recovery

Due to the overflow of a river near Honda's auto plant in Celaya, Mexico, all auto and component production was suspended on June 28.  As a result, production of the Honda Fit and HR-V in Celaya has been suspended for the month of July. Our teams …

Celebrating 40 Years! Annual Open House: German School of Connecticut, West Hartford on August 18, 2018

The West Hartford campus is having an Open House on August 18th from 10 am to 12 pm at the First Baptist Church at 90 North Main Street in West Hartford, CT. WEST HARTFORD, CT, USA, July 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celebrating 40 Years! …

Tuscarora Wayne Group of Companies Maximizes Leadership to Advance Corporate Strategy

WYALUSING, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, July 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On behalf of the Boards of Directors, Jay W. Chadwick today announced a strategic reorganization of executive teams to capitalize on the rapidly changing insurance …

Laser Photonics Corporation Introduces Innovative Titan Express Mid-Size Laser Cutting Machine

ORLANDO, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, July 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The innovative Titan Express, a mid-size laser cutting machine from Laser Photonics, combines a small footprint and high performance with the cut quality of a full-size …

Perth Amboy’s Xtreme Jeep Event Featuring Convoy of 300 Vehicles on July 14th

Over 300 Xtreme Jeeps are rumbling into Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and the fleet of vehicles will park along the waterfront this Saturday, July 14 at 11 AM. 1st Constitution Bank (NASDAQ:FCCY) PERTH AMBOY, NEW JERSEY , USA, July 12, 2018 /⁨ …

KLX Inc. Announces Major New Business Award and Market Share Gain

WELLINGTON, Fla., July 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KLX Inc. (“KLX” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:KLXI), a leading distributor and value added service provider of aerospace fasteners and consumables, and a provider of services and products to the oil and gas …

Werner Enterprises Unveils First Race for the Cure Truck

OMAHA, Neb., July 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN), a premier transportation and logistics company, is pleased to unveil its first Race for the Cure truck, raising awareness for breast cancer, in a presentation ceremony at its …

Spotlight on Committees: Education Committees Connect the Dots

Sessions, like this one, are designed to educate members about their roles as UAW members and as members of their community.Local 249’s Shawn Scanlon reads to neighborhood kids in his spare time. “When I read with a child my heart feels happy,” Scanlon …

Free Trade Helps America Prosper

Our company's founder, Soichiro Honda, argued more than 60 years ago that protectionist trade policies were counterproductive.  "I simply cannot go along with the idea that in order to protect our jobs we should set limits on the import of …

Trucker Tools Raises $4.4 Million in Series A Funding

RESTON, Va., July 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trucker Tools, LLC, which provides shipment visibility, carrier capacity management and predictive freight-matching solutions for the transportation industry, announced it has completed a Series A funding …

LKQ Corporation to Release Second Quarter 2018 Results on Thursday, July 26, 2018

CHICAGO, July 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQ) will release its second quarter 2018 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Conference Call Details LKQ will host a conference call and webcast on July …

Porsche has again delivered more vehicles in the first half of the year

Current Press releases Porsche has again delivered more vehicles in the first half of the year Deliveries of the iconic 911 sports car up by almost 30 per cent Stuttgart . The positive trend has continued: With 130,598 vehicles delivered worldwide in just …

Rosemary Barclay Shares 5 Tips for Choosing a Collision Repair Specialist

Acclaimed collision repair advisor, Rosemary Barclay reveals five tips for choosing a collision repair specialist. SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A car accident is scary. Regardless of who was at fault, or what …

Old cars, automotive collectibles, 1946 Harley-Davidson, motorcycle memorabilia and more at Henslin Auctions, July 24-25

Nearly all of what’s contained in both auction days comprises items from the owner of Stella’s Body Shop in Springfield, Minnesota, a lifelong collector. BIRD ISLAND, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BIRD ISLAND, …

Lee County Coveted Trial Date Obtained by Enterprise Holdings National Car Rental Grand Theft Crime Victim

National Car Rental 'ding and dent' fraud victim eager and optimistic with opportunity to present overwhelming crime scene evidence on open public docket FORT MYERS, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, July 11, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …